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Senate roll call 792 · 100th Congress · Oct 14, 1988

To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to deny federal benefits to both drug dealers and users.

On Oct 14, 1988, the Senate voted 78–11 (HR 5210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–7, Republicans 37–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
78
No
11
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 14, 1988

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5210: A bill to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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